New research spotlights the fraternity and strong bonds underpinning the SME community, with more than 84% of small business leaders recommending specific products or services in a desire to help their fellow SMEs succeed.
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Amazon, Glassdoor and Trustpilot unite to fight fake reviews
Major online firms including Amazon, Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor have united to fight fake reviews.
70% of mid-sized businesses on track to incorporate sustainability into business models
New research has found that 70% mid-market firms are currently planning, implementing, or have already implemented a sustainability strategy.
Amazon to relaunch delivery drones in the UK next year
Amazon will relaunch its delivery drones in the UK next year, the shopping giant has confirmed.
More than half of UK homes to be smart homes by 2027
The home entertainment sector is currently thriving, with the United Kingdom positioned as one of its largest global markets.
BT set to sell fridges and subscriptions in push for more customers
BT is branching out from its telco business into household appliances and a subscription service in a rebranding effort to accelerate customer growth.
The implications of the bank of Mum & Dad
Claire Johnson, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s private capital team, looks at the implications associated with the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and how parents can make informed choices about contributing to their child’s property purchase.
Innovative UK SMEs spend half of turnover on tech to boost productivity
UK SMEs are investing nearly half of their annual turnover on technology to counteract rising costs and retain competitiveness.
Tech Nation relaunches to champion founders
Tech Nation will officially relaunch, with plans to work with government as an “independent voice for founders” to provide tech entrepreneurs access to the knowledge and communities they need to be successful in the rapidly growing industry, set to take place on Monday 16th October.
First impressions are everything, make it count
When starting a meeting with a new customer or partner, the first seconds are key to making a good first impression, reassuring others and bringing people together. ‘Can I get you a coffee?’ is a simple question that tells a lot about a person.
London universities team up to support new startups with a social purpose
A growing number of social ventures are emerging from universities, aiming to make a real difference to communities across London and further afield.
Leading Your Teams Successfully
A strong leader who demonstrates caring for their team is more likely to have a team who in turn care about their own personal goals and successes.
Australian giant launches EnviroTech innovation centre in Oxfordshire
Australian giant Fortescue has unveiled a £19 million innovation centre in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
Millions of gig workers and people with side hustles braced for tax crackdown
Rent out your home on Airbnb? Drive for Uber? Freelance on Fiverr? From January, these platforms will record your income and soon report it to HMRC…
Spending on restaurants and takeaways drops as Brits plan ahead for Christmas
September spelled further pain for restaurants and takeaway businesses, as spending on eating out slowed due to Brits cutting back on eating out before the Christmas period.
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